Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

Samson lives in the Central Park Zoo with his son Ryan, who accidentally gets shipped to Africa.

Zoo Life — Samson tells stories about the wild to Ryan Characters: Samson, Ryan Location: Central Park Zoo
Ryan's Escape — Ryan accidentally gets shipped to Africa Characters: Ryan Location: Central Park Zoo

Samson forms a team with zoo animals to rescue Ryan from Africa.

Ryan's Escape — Ryan accidentally gets shipped to Africa Characters: Ryan Location: Central Park Zoo
Rescue Team Formed — Animals unite to save Ryan Characters: Samson, Benny, Nigel, Bridget, Larry Location: Central Park Zoo
Journey Begins — Animals travel across ocean to Africa Characters: Samson, Benny, Nigel, Bridget, Larry Location: Ocean

The rescue team travels to Africa and begins searching for Ryan.

Journey Begins — Animals travel across ocean to Africa Characters: Samson, Benny, Nigel, Bridget, Larry Location: Ocean
African Arrival — Rescue team arrives in Africa Characters: Samson, Benny, Nigel, Bridget, Larry Location: African wilderness
Ryan Captured — Ryan found by Kazar's wildebeest group Characters: Ryan, Kazar, Wildebeests Location: African plains

Ryan is captured by Kazar and his wildebeest followers who plan to use him against Samson.

Ryan Captured — Ryan found by Kazar's wildebeest group Characters: Ryan, Kazar, Wildebeests Location: African plains
Kazar's Plan — Kazar plots to use Ryan against Samson Characters: Kazar, Ryan, Blag Location: Wildebeest camp
Search Continues — Rescue team faces more challenges Characters: Samson, Benny, Nigel, Bridget, Larry Location: African jungle

Samson finds Ryan and they unite to defeat Kazar and return home together.

Father-Son Reunion — Samson finally finds Ryan Characters: Samson, Ryan Location: African savanna
Final Battle — Confrontation between rescue team and Kazar Characters: Samson, Ryan, Kazar, Wildebeests, Benny, Nigel, Bridget, Larry Location: African plains
Victory — Rescue team defeats Kazar Characters: Samson, Ryan, Benny, Nigel, Bridget, Larry Location: African plains
Return Home — Animals return to zoo together Characters: Samson, Ryan, Benny, Nigel, Bridget, Larry Location: Central Park Zoo

Story Breakdown

Zoo Life — Samson and Ryan's life in Central Park Zoo
- Storytelling — Samson shares wild adventures
- Ryan's Dreams — Wishes to be like his father
Unexpected Journey — Ryan's accidental shipping to Africa
- Rescue Team Formation — Samson assembles animal allies
- Ocean Crossing — Perilous journey to Africa
African Adventure — Search for Ryan in the wild
- Ryan's Capture — Found by Kazar's wildebeests
- Kazar's Plot — Plans to use Ryan against Samson
Final Confrontation — Battle between good and evil
- Reunion — Samson finds Ryan
- Triumph — Defeat of Kazar and return home